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Boscastle - QAVS

NCI Boscastle is a recipient of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

The lookout, once a Summerhouse then a coastguard tower, is painted white; the flagstaff usually flies Cornish and NCI flags. The Union flag flies on appropriate occasions.

Access :

Access is through a gate off the South West Coast Path running from Boscastle to Tintagel

Visitor Policy:

Visitors are normally most welcome at the lookout although, when an incident is ongoing, this may not always be convenient and the duty watchkeeper may ask visitors to call back later.

Summer Opening

Open from:

08:00

Open until:

16:00

Days:

Every Day

From:

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Until:

Friday, November 30, 2018

Winter Opening

Open from:

09:00

Open until:

16:00

Days:

Every Day

From:

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Until:

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Opening Hours

During the Summer months from May until September evening shifts until 1900 or 2000 are mounted whenever manpower permits.

Location

Latitude:

50 41.38' N

Longitude:

04 42.30' W

OS Reference:

SX 091 913

Station Elevation:

320ft / 97 metres

Visual features of station:

A white tower on the headland west of Boscastle harbour.

Local Hazards:

Ponies graze on the headland all year, and cattle graze on the cliffs in the winter months.
The ponies are friendly but make sure they know you are there, and do not approach from behind them.
The cattle are normally docile, but if there are calves or if you have a dog give keep well clear of them.

Operational Capability

This station has Declared Facility Status

This station reports to CGOC Falmouth

Current weather and sea conditions are available by telephone and VHF Channel 65 during watch hours